Regional carbon credits for companies
Bind carbon in the soil and reduce emissions
Promote climate protection and biodiversity
Regenerate soil in your region
Offsetting CO2 through regenerative agriculture in Germany
01 THE PROBLEM
We lose the soil under our feet
Germany has lost about 30% of fertile soil in the last 60 years.
02 The solution
Healthy soil is essential
As a carbon sink, soil can bind more CO₂ than the atmosphere and all plants combined.
03 YOUR CONTRIBUTION
Invest in regenerative agriculture now and restore soil health
Together, we help farmers in your region to implement soil improvement measures, store and reduce CO₂, and promote biodiversity.
It refers to agricultural practices that farmers use in their fields. The principles of regenerative agriculture include: Year-round soil cover, diverse crop rotations, preservation of living roots, reduction of soil disturbance, integration of animals. In this way, the soil is regenerated and its fertility and climate resilience are increased. In addition, farmers reduce their emissions through improved management.
CO2 certificates (carbon credits) from regenerative agriculture are an effective tool in the fight against the climate and biodiversity crisis. They are generated by farmers who use sustainable agricultural practices to reduceCO2 emissions and promote soil health. Companies can purchase theseCO2 certificates to offset their own unavoidable emissions and contribute to the promotion of regenerative agriculture.
Carbon credits from Klim as an important part of any sustainability strategy
Improved soil health and support for regenerative agriculture
Transparent verification of soil and climate protection projects
Customized communication packages
Regional climate protection with storytelling potential
Consideration of additionality and permanence with fair pricing
Multiple additional benefits such as the promotion of biodiversity, more stable yield security, improved water storage capacity
Compensating your company's emissions with Klim: How does it work?
Step 01
emissions of your company and your products.
Step 02
Define climate targets in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
Step 03
develop measures to reduce emissions.
Step 04
Invest in high-quality, regionalCO2 certificates.
Step 05
Klim selects regional farmers.
Step 06
Communicate contribution transparently for maximum impact.
Carbon credits from Klim
We offer two different CO₂ certificates from regenerative agriculture, which differ in their methodology.
Reductions
Climate reduction credits are the result of reducing greenhouse gas emissions when cultivating agricultural fields. This is achieved by reducing the use of nitrogen fertilizers, minimizing the use of pesticides and using less intensive tillage.
TÜV-validated according to DIN ISO 14064.2
Type: Ex post
Vintage: 2023
ℹ️ Both types of CO₂ certificates are also available ex ante with vintages from 2024.
Removals
Climate Removal Credits are generated through the sequestration of carbon in the soil, which is achieved by farmers through the implementation of improved crop rotations and the use of organic fertilizers. In addition, the avoidance of the natural decomposition of organic carbon in the soil compared to the baseline scenario is taken into account.
TÜV-validated according to DIN ISO 14064.2
Type: Ex post
Vintage: 2023
ℹ️ Both types of CO₂ certificates are also available ex ante with vintages from 2024.
Maximize the communication potential of yourCO2 compensation
We support you in communicating your contribution to climate protection via farmer stories, transparent reporting and visionary campaigns.
"As a regional savings bank, we want to support our local farmers in the transformation to regenerative agriculture. The added value of using the carbon storage in the humus soils of our agricultural customers for our still unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions represents a local system for cooperation in our business area. This is in line with the regional character of the savings banks and creates a cooperative network between agriculture and the financial sector. Through this collaboration, we can achieve our climate goals as a community in the long term."
Get more information on how to use the potential of regenerative agriculture in your business.
Request more informationFrequently asked questions about ourCO2 certificates
The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) offers companies the opportunity to buy CO₂ certificates, with each certificate corresponding to the reduction or removal of one tonne of CO₂ (or an equivalent of other greenhouse gases). These certificates are generated through a variety of climate protection projects that aim to reduce emissions or actively remove CO₂ - such as Klim's projects in regenerative agriculture.In addition to the mandatory compliance market, which is driven by government climate protection requirements, this voluntary market has developed, offering companies the opportunity to act beyond legal requirements. In contrast to regulated emissions trading, the VCM is voluntary and allows companies to achieve their own sustainability targets and invest in significant climate protection projects. It is an important platform for providing underfunded climate protection projects with the necessary financial resources.
Providers of CO₂ certificates are responsible for generating, verifying and selling these certificates. Klim is active in all three areas. We initiate and supervise projects in regenerative agriculture and carry out the verification of our certificates in cooperation with the external auditor TÜV Rheinland. Companies can purchase the certificates directly from us and we are happy to support you in integrating them into your sustainability communication.
With Klim, you can support climate protection projects in Germany - in the region where your company is located if you wish. Over 3,500 farmers from all over Germany are represented on our platform. You choose the region and we select suitable Klim farmers based on availability. This way, you know exactly who you are supporting and which regenerative measures are being implemented. Of course, you can also visit the farmers in your region to experience the positive change first-hand.
Yes, our methodology has been externally validated by TÜV Rheinland in accordance with the DIN ISO 14064-2 standard. It includes key quality criteria for CO₂ certificates such as additionality, permanence, the avoidance of carbon leakage and double counting, and ex-post verification by TÜV Rheinland takes place every year in the spring after the certificates are generated. In this process, TÜV ensures that each certificate has been correctly calculated in accordance with the validated methodology. In addition, the accuracy of the data provided by the farmers is verified through detailed data checks and personal audits on the farms.
We will introduce you to our projects, inform you about the basics of regenerative agriculture and answer all your questions. You determine the amount of CO₂ certificates you want to purchase.¹ We then assign farmers, including those close to your company locations, who are responsible for generating your CO₂ certificates. We also offer support with communication measures for your commitment - an investment in our food security, climate protection and biodiversity in the region.
¹This can be based on the level of your unavoidable emissions, but does not have to be. Many companies choose to invest a fixed amount in projects that they consider to be particularly effective without declaring this as compensation.
The prices for CO₂ certificates on the voluntary carbon market vary greatly. The average price for CO₂ certificates is still less than 10 euros per tonne, while the actual damage to society per tonne of CO₂ emitted is estimated at 185 euros.¹ The current pricing of CO₂ does not reflect the ecological, economic and social damage. Klim's certificates are priced at 50 euros per tonne. This price is necessary to ensure the added value of our projects for farmers and their verification and transparent traceability. We would be happy to tell you more about how this price comes about.
By purchasing CO₂ certificates as 'contributions', you can support climate protection projects - just like with offsetting. The difference to traditional offsetting, however, is that it is not primarily about offsetting your emissions or achieving net-zero targets. This minimizes the incentive to buy only the cheapest certificates in order to offset as many emissions as possible. Instead, the focus is on maximum impact: you support the project that you consider to be the most effective. These projects often offer additional benefits that go beyond climate protection, such as the protection of biodiversity, water resources or support for local communities.
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